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Masala Chai

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Description

To most Westerners, it is a little known fact that the word 'Chai' simply means 'tea' in Hindi. Therefore, all teas are technically chais. However, instead of the 'chai' that most Americans are used to (which usually contains really bad tea), we offer a Masala Chai tea - premium Ceylon black tea with a unique blend of spices; cinnamon, cardamon, and ginger.

Story

Historically, tea in India was viewed as an herbal medicine, rather than as a beverage for taste. Some chai spice blends still in current use are derived from Ayurvedic medical texts. Popular spices include anise, cinnamon, clove, cardamom, peppercorn and ginger. Traditional preparation actually calls for the spices, milk and leaves to be simmered over sustained heat, rather than steeped in preheated water (like regular tea). In India, chai is served in little clay cups from chai carts. After enjoying your tea, the cups are shattered on the ground and allowed to compost - an earth-friendly alternative to the paper and plastic cups popular in the U.S.

Customer Reviews

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Positive: 686
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Larissa B.
Feb 4th '12

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"Typical chai tea but it's pretty good with milk and sugar."

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Elise B.
Feb 3rd '12

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"Wonderful spiciness makes it great with or without sweetener. Great tea for cold evenings."

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Micah L.
Feb 2nd '12

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"If you are looking for a good chai, look no further. This stuff is legen....I hope you're not lactose in tolerate for the next part...Dary!"
[ 4 mins @ 212°F ]

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Kevin D.
Feb 1st '12

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"awesome! add honey and a splash of half and half to mine. also great iced. one of my favorites. "
[ 5 mins @ 212°F ]

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Iris V.
Jan 31st '12

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"Enjoyed the masala chai...and buying this saves you the time and effort of making your own chai blend!"

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Kati N.
Jan 29th '12

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"Yum, Yum, Yum. My favorite chai I have found online yet. It beats teavanas!"

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